President Gordon B. HinckleyPresident Gordon B. Hinckley

President Gordon B. Hinckley taught: President Gordon B. Hinckley taught: “Choose your [marriage] companion with “Choose your [marriage] companion with care. . . . It is the most important care. . . . It is the most important decision you will make in your entire decision you will make in your entire lives” (in John L. Hart, “Bueno! Juarez lives” (in John L. Hart, “Bueno! Juarez Academy Centennial,” Academy Centennial,” Church News,Church News, June 14, 1997, 8). June 14, 1997, 8).

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

To discover why marriage is so To discover why marriage is so important, read D&C 132:15–24 and look important, read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding for “if-then” statements regarding non-non-eternaleternal marriages and “if-then” marriages and “if-then” statements regarding statements regarding eternaleternal marriages. marriages.

President Gordon B. HinckleyPresident Gordon B. Hinckley

President Gordon B. Hinckley taught: President Gordon B. Hinckley taught: “Choose your [marriage] companion with “Choose your [marriage] companion with care. . . . It is the most important care. . . . It is the most important decision you will make in your entire decision you will make in your entire lives” (in John L. Hart, “Bueno! Juarez lives” (in John L. Hart, “Bueno! Juarez Academy Centennial,” Academy Centennial,” Church News,Church News, June 14, 1997, 8). June 14, 1997, 8).

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf

• A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

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IfIf

• A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)• They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized

priesthood holder (see v. 15)priesthood holder (see v. 15)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf

• A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)• They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized

priesthood holder (see v. 15)priesthood holder (see v. 15)• They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit

of Promise (see v. 18)of Promise (see v. 18)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf

• A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)• They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized

priesthood holder (see v. 15)priesthood holder (see v. 15)• They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit

of Promise (see v. 18)of Promise (see v. 18)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf

ThenThen

• A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)• They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized

priesthood holder (see v. 15)priesthood holder (see v. 15)• They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit

of Promise (see v. 18)of Promise (see v. 18)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• The marriage will not be in force in the next life (see vv. 15–18)The marriage will not be in force in the next life (see vv. 15–18)

IfIf

ThenThen

• A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)• They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized

priesthood holder (see v. 15)priesthood holder (see v. 15)• They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit

of Promise (see v. 18)of Promise (see v. 18)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• The marriage will not be in force in the next life (see vv. 15–18)The marriage will not be in force in the next life (see vv. 15–18)• They will live singly and separately (see vv. 16–17)They will live singly and separately (see vv. 16–17)

IfIf

ThenThen

• A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)A couple marries in the world (see v. 15)• They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized They marry, but the marriage is not performed by an authorized

priesthood holder (see v. 15)priesthood holder (see v. 15)• They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit They marry for eternity, but the marriage is not sealed by the Holy Spirit

of Promise (see v. 18)of Promise (see v. 18)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding non-eternal marriages.regarding non-eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• The marriage will not be in force in the next life (see vv. 15–18)The marriage will not be in force in the next life (see vv. 15–18)• They will live singly and separately (see vv. 16–17)They will live singly and separately (see vv. 16–17)• The sealing is not valid (see v. 18)The sealing is not valid (see v. 18)

IfIf

ThenThen

IfIf

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

ThenThen

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

ThenThen

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

ThenThen

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)• Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

ThenThen

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)• Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)• They will be exalted (see v. 19)They will be exalted (see v. 19)

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

ThenThen

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)• Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)• They will be exalted (see v. 19)They will be exalted (see v. 19)• They will have children forever (see v. 19)They will have children forever (see v. 19)

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

ThenThen

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)• Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)• They will be exalted (see v. 19)They will be exalted (see v. 19)• They will have children forever (see v. 19)They will have children forever (see v. 19)• They will be gods (see v. 20)They will be gods (see v. 20)

IfIf• A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)A couple marries in the new and everlasting covenant (see v. 19)• The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)The marriage is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise (see v. 19)• The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)The marriage is performed by an authorized priesthood holder (see v. 19)• They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)They abide in the covenant (see v. 19)

ThenThen

Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements Read D&C 132:15–24 and look for “if-then” statements regarding eternal marriages.regarding eternal marriages.

ETERNAL MARRIAGEETERNAL MARRIAGE

• They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)They will come forth in the First Resurrection (see v. 19)• Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)Their marriage will be in force in the next life (see v. 19)• They will be exalted (see v. 19)They will be exalted (see v. 19)• They will have children forever (see v. 19)They will have children forever (see v. 19)• They will be gods (see v. 20)They will be gods (see v. 20)• They will know God and Jesus Christ (see vv. 23–24)They will know God and Jesus Christ (see vv. 23–24)